The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

All of the above mentioned museums are located in the Cultural District, within walking distance of one another. The Cultural District is also home to Casa Mañana, a Texas-sized venue for Broadway style shoes, children’s theater, concerts, and more. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Log Cabin Village, a living history museum, are located elsewhere in town.

There is never a bad time to visit a Fort Worth museum. The exhibits are always interesting, always worth a look. Check out the Modern Art Museum in the spring, while in town to witness a student graduate from one of the many universities in Fort Worth. Check out the Amon Carter Museum of American Art while enjoying a Fort Worth, Texas Bed and Breakfast getaway in the winter.

Current Fort Worth Exhibits:

The Kimbell Art Museum is exhibiting Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane, through January 8, 2012.

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is exhibiting John Marin: Modernism at Midcentury through January 8, 2012.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has great permanent exhibits on Dinosaurs and Energy; the Cattle Raisers Museum is also located in this museum.

The Dallas Art District - a place of beauty and creativity.

There is always something interesting to do and see in the Dallas Arts District. Nearby Dallas, Texas Bed and Breakfasts are a convenient lodging choice for folks wishing to explore all it has to offer. Head to a museum in the morning, a gallery tour in the afternoon, and a performance in the evening, resting when needed at your Dallas lodging.

Fall, 2011 exhibitions at the Dallas Arts District include:

• Fabled Journeys in Asian Art: East Asia. Crow Collection of Asian Art.
• African Headwear: Beyond Fashion. Dallas Museum of Art.
• Tony Cragg, Seeing Things. Nasher Sculpture Center.

Fall 2011 performances include:

• Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. Winspear Opera House, September 10.
• Ax Plays Brahms. Dallas Symphony Orchester, September 8, 9, 10.
• Explosions in the Sky. Annette Strauss Square. September 16.
• The Tempest. Wyly Theatre. October 1 – 9.
• Dance Africa. Dallas Black Dance Theatre. October 7-8.

In addition to exhibits and performances, visitors may take yoga classes at the Crow Collection of Asian Art, do Tai Chi at the same location, and attend a variety of gallery talks and lectures. The Dallas Arts District positively buzzes with activity.

Music, dance, and the fine arts commingle in the Dallas Arts District, feeding off each other and sparking creativity. The mood is infectious. Don’t be surprised if, upon returning home, you find yourself taking out your old paint set or signing up for a dance class. Get inspired. Visit the Dallas Arts District.

More information is available at the Dallas Arts District.

Please see Dallas Bed and Breakfasts for a list of our member inns.

Yet Grapevine, Texas, is worth a look in and of itself. Its lovely, historic downtown area is home to numerous shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Guests of Grapevine TX Bed and Breakfasts will find there is so much to do here, they may not want or need to head into one of the neighboring big cities.

As the name suggests, Grapevine is home to more than one Texas Winery. The Grapevine Wine Trail leads to wineries year round, but is particularly fun to tour during special events such as the upcoming Fourth of July Wine Trail on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Please visit Grapevine Wine Trail for more details and additional events.

The next time your business or pleasure brings you to North Texas, swing by Grapevine. You’ll be happy you did.

People travel from all over the state – and indeed the country and the world – to witness the graduation of their son, daughter, sister, brother, grandchild, and friend. It is a celebratory time for all.

Dallas Texas Bed and Breakfasts, Fort Worth Texas Bed and Breakfasts, and Denton Texas Bed and Breakfasts welcome families who’ve come to see their students graduate from one of the many universities in the area.

Read on for a list of North Texas Commencement dates:

Congratulations 2011 Graduates!

• The University of Texas, Dallas: May 13 and 14, 2011
• Southern Methodist University, Dallas: May 13 and 14, 2011

• University of North Texas, Fort Worth: May 14, 2011
• Texas Christian University, Fort Worth: May 7, 2011
• Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth: May 13, 2011

• University of North Texas, Denton: May 13 and 14, 2011
• Texas Woman’s University, Denton: May 13 and 14, 2011

The Little Chapel in the Woods, at TWU

Spring is a time when many high school students tour colleges and universities. Juniors use the visits to help determine where they would like to apply; Seniors use them to help them decide where to go. Parents like to see where their children will be – what the housing is like, the campus, and the greater community. Lodging in a Denton Texas Bed and Breakfast is a wonderful way to gain insight about the town.

UNT is hosting its Spring Preview on April 2, 2011. This is a great opportunity for prospective students to tour the campus, learn more about their areas of academic interest and visit residence halls. Representatives from Admissions and Financial Aid Departments will be on hand to answer questions, as will current UNT students. More information is available at UNT Preview.

Texas Woman’s University offers campus visits Monday through Friday and one Saturday each month. Prospective students visit residence halls and meet with Admission Counselors to learn about academic programs, campus life, and financial aid. More information is available at Texas Woman’s University.

Instead of trying to get a feel for Denton in a few short hours, spend the weekend at a Denton TX Bed and Breakfast. See what life is like off campus, and imagine what it would be like for you – or your student – to live there.

It would be hard not to shop in Dallas any time of year, but that’s especially true at this time of year. Galleria Dallas features stores found no where else in North Texas, including Façonnable and Saks Fifth Avenue. When you’ve shopped to exhaustion, enjoy a meal at one of the many fine eateries in Galleria Dallas or people watch at its Ice Skating Center, where several world renowned skaters will perform in the coming month.

No shopping in Dallas would be complete with out at least walk through the Neiman Marcus Flagship Store, in the heart of downtown. Holiday windows and lighting will be revealed on Saturday evening, November 20, 2010. You’ll also enjoy a trip to the West Village, where fashionable restaurants, eclectic shops and independent film and arts rule the day.

Spend an afternoon at The Meadows.

Art-loving guests of bed and breakfasts Dallas will have trouble deciding which museums and galleries to visit first. The best place to start is a trip to the Dallas Arts District, a 19-block neighborhood that is the heart of the city’s – indeed, the region’s – cultural life. Amid spectacular and innovative architecture visitors will find the Trammel Crow Collection of Asian Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, and both the Symphony Center and Opera House.

The Dallas Museum of Art stands at the west end of the Arts District. Throughout the month of December it will feature a fascinating exhibit on African Masks; additional exhibits include lovely medieval tomb sculptures from the Court of Burgundy and a study of early Mexican modernist artists. The museum is open late every third Friday and on Thursday nights – a great place to find live jazz music, cocktails and dinner. Also worth a look is the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, which houses the most impressive selection of Spanish art outside of the Iberian Peninsula.

Dallas is simply extraordinary during the holidays. Experience it for yourselves.

Stockyard and Ft. Worth Skyline, originally uploaded by Erik Pronske.

Fort Worth, Texas is a place of fascinating juxtapositions. On one hand, it is a modern city with excellent museums, a wide selection of restaurants featuring all types of cuisine, and important industry. On the other hand, it is a city where cowboys herd cattle down the streets twice daily. Fascinating.

Guests of Fort Worth bed and breakfasts should reserve some time to visit the Stockyard Historic District. The Stockyards of Forth Worth were at one time home to the second largest cattle market in the world, earning Fort Worth the moniker Cowtown. As a tribute to that past, real cowherds drive a herd of Texas Longhorns down the streets of the Stockyard Historic District at 11:30 and 4pm each day. Witnesses experience history in the flesh.

The Stockyard Historic District has much to offer in addition to live cattle. Walking tours provide an overview of the district’s past. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame will teach you about the hardworking men and women who shaped cattle industry, excelled in rodeos, and strove to preserve their heritage. Stand on the ground where millions of cattle were bought and sold – the 1902 Livestock Exchange Building.

When you’re hungry, consider a trip to Risky’s BBQ, which serves tender ribs, tasty BBQ sandwiches, and the cowboy staple of calf-fries (ask the innkeepers of your bed and breakfast Fort Worth). Sit on the patio of Trailboss Burgers and enjoy a terrific view of the Cattle Drive as you sink your teeth into a Texas-style burger. Or cool off with some spicy food at Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant.

The entertainment calendar of the Stockyard Historic District is always full; you’ll probably want to visit this happening neighborhood many times during your stay in Fort Worth. Happy trails.

Glen Rose Texas Fossil Rim Wildlife Center A driving tour of the endangered species research and conservation center April 29 2007 wild game ranch propagation Zebra Addax cheetah Scimitar Oryx Rhinos Wolves Deer Buffalo Lama Ostrich Giraffes Emu , originally uploaded by mrchriscornwell.

Giraffes in Glen Rose Texas? Yes indeed.

The Glen Rose Texas Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in North Texas is devoted to preventing the loss of endangered animal species. The Center has successfully bred endangered animals such as Grevy’s Zebra and South African cheetas, and reintroduced them to the wild. Fossil Rim provides visitors with the wonderful opportunity to learn about endangered species from around the world, see and interact with them, and, by visiting, support them.

The Fossil Rim Wildlife Research and Conservation Center is worth a look. When visiting, stay at a Glen Rose Texas bed and breakfast.

PC191104, originally uploaded by daniellesandpearl.

The North Texas town of Corsicana is a town worth visiting. A stay at Corsicana bed and breakfasts is the perfect thing when you need to escape from the city, since the town is an hour from Dallas and 1.5 hours from Fort Worth.

The downtown area is known for its historic charm, great shops, and museums. Indeed, there are seven museums in Corsicana. At Navarro College’s Cook Center, you’ll find the excellent Pearce Western Art Museum and The Pearce Civil War Museum. After dark, wander over to the Cook Planetarium – the largest planetarium in Texas – where you may wander across the universe. Aviation enthusiasts will be drawn to the Glenn Cumble Museum of Aviation and Military History, with exhibits from World War I to present times.

If you prefer outdoor recreation to museum hopping, you’ll be pleased by what Corsicana has to offer. Cast off into Lake Corsicana or the smaller Lake Halbert. Golf at one of two excellent courses, or just meander through historic neighborhoods and take in the architecture.

No matter what you do while in Corsicana, you’ll want to bring a taste of Corsicana back home with you when you leave. Visit the Navarro Pecan Co. for nuts and dried fruits. Stop by Collin Street Bakery for one of the famous fruitcakes that have been made here since the end of the 19th century. Then pick up a box of Russell Stover Candies, also in Corsicana.

Corsicana bed and breakfast innkeepers look forward to sharing the best of their hometown with you.

Rogers Street Bridge Waxahachie Texas, originally uploaded by oldironbridge.

Waxahachie, in North Texas, is a picturesque town about 35 miles south of Dallas and 40 miles southeast of Fort Worth. It is a lovely destination when you feel like leaving the city behind for a while.

Stay in a North Texas bed and breakfast here as you explore town. Be sure to notice the Richardson Romanesque Courthouse, considered one of the most beautiful courthouses in Texas, and the many fine Victorian homes.

Waxahachie’s abundant Victorian architecture has brought it to the attention of Hollywood. Places of the Heart, starring Sally Field, was filmed here in 1984. Several episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger, starring Chuck Norris, were also filmed in and around this North Texas town.

The Scarborough Renaissance Festival takes place here every weekend from the first weekend of April through Memorial Day. Relive the days of 1533, under King Henry VIII. There is plenty of jousting and anachronistic theater and music, and it is always fun.

Photo of the Rogers Street Bridge, built in 1889.